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GB-Harwell: UKRI-4887 Supply of liquid nitrogen, dry ice and bottled gases

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Apr 2025 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-4887 Supply of liquid nitrogen, dry ice and bottled gases." This procurement falls under the goods category within the industry classification of liquid nitrogen (CPV: 24111800). The contract, which was part of the Lab Gases Framework LAB4041 SU, covers delivery to the South East region of the United Kingdom and is valued at £137,500. The procurement process, now in the award stage, was completed on 16 April 2025. The contract period extends from 17 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Although the procurement method details were not specified, this tender represents a call-off from an established framework agreement.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of industrial gases. While the contract has been awarded to BOC Ltd, a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises specialising in the niche market of special gases may also consider future tenders within this framework. Although not specifically geared towards small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, participating in such procurement processes can enhance market visibility and establish valuable partnerships in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Harwell: UKRI-4887 Supply of liquid nitrogen, dry ice and bottled gases

Notice Description

Supply of liquid nitrogen, dry ice and bottled gases for a period of one year Additional information: This procurement forms a call off from Lab Gases Framework LAB4041 SU Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51ba03f8-0ba0-4fe3-9a10-3950c5e42b1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e18cd4b-2e9b-4a5a-a8c3-f60359ad1fd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24111800 - Liquid nitrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOC

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